cinderella

Spain's super-stylish Queen Letizia stepped out yesterday in a teal dress, white lace jacket, and...clear, plastic shoes? We don't see the illusion look much in the States, and it definitely conjures up thoughts of Cinderella's glass slipper. We'll take a zoom: They look like slingbacks with a Perspex or acrylic heel with a platform. The way they blend in helps to elongate her legs the same way nude pumps would, but the tight-fitting plastic straps seem like they'd be uncomfortable in warm weather. Prior to the see-through shoes, Queen Letizia was wowing us in the world's most perfect work dress. Watch Supermodels Share Their Fall Fashion Favorites read more

I'm so deeply thankful for Lily James bringing us so much fashion magic while promoting Cinderella. It was all divine, but the standout gown had to be her icy blue, completely fit-for-a-princess Elie Saab Couture number. Since that beauty, she went sleeker and simpler at times, but I'm happy to report that to wind things up at the Tokyo premiere, she was back to serious glam. It's Elie Saab Couture again, but in peachy pink with short sleeves that sat off the shoulder. The ruffled layers and lustrous finish made it glow without any added rhinestones, though I do miss the sparkle some statement accessories would have provided. She's layered light gold pieces, which reads as more casual than a massive diamond showstopper. Which was your favorite: this beauty or the sparkly blue style she wore earlier? read more

We talk a lot about female-driven movies here—for obvious reasons (we're girls) and current ones (they've been on a box office tear for the last few years). And 2015 has been no exception: The two most successful movies of the year so far are Cinderella and Fifty Shades of Grey, in that order. Those juggernauts have also cracked the top 25 highest worldwide grossing movies headlined by women ever—which are: 25. The movie: Enchanted (2007) The star: Amy Adams The gross: $340.5 million It made a little more than: 300: Rise of an Empire It made a little less than: The Maze Runner The takeaway: Enchanted was an early indicator that effects-heavy, live-action fairytales would be great business. 24. The movie: Wanted (2008) The star: Angelina Jolie The gross: $341.4 million It made a little more than: The Maze Runner It made a little less than: The Flintstones The takeaway: Angelina + a gun equaled major $$$ around the turn of the century. 23. The movie: Pocahontas (1995) The star: Irene Bedard (voice) The gross: $346.1 million It made a little more than: How the Grinch Stole Christmas It made a little less than: I, Robot The takeaway: As Disney's read more

There's no lack of eye candy in the new live-action Cinderella movie, but my favorite detail has to be the enchanting sparkles scattered throughout Lily James' hair at the royal ball. The secret to Cinderella's hair twinkle: iron-in rhinestone hair charms called Charmsies. A photo posted by CHARMSIES (@haircharmsies) on Feb 19, 2015 at 2:36pm PST Fairy godmother Helena Bonham Carter also sports these hair sparkles. A photo posted by CHARMSIES (@haircharmsies) on Mar 9, 2015 at 3:41pm PDT I was intrigued by the Charmsies concept even before Cinderella came out, so I happen to have some sample packs on hand. Although I haven't tried them yet (where am I going to wear them, to prenatal yoga?), the instructions sound super-simple: Just peel off the backing, stick the charms to your hair, hit with a curling iron or flat iron for four seconds, then peel off the plastic top layer. They stay in hair for a few days, or you can remove them sooner using extra conditioner or some oil. But wait, lest you think twinkly hair charms should stay in the realm of fairy tales, consider this: They also come in less-glitzy styles, like teeny-tiny studs and stars, and read more

With a new movie version of Cinderella in theaters and a live-action Beauty and the Beast on the way, Disney is officially back and better than ever. So, which famous princess would you actually hang out with in real life? Take our quiz to find out your Disney princess BFF. Which Disney princess did you get? Tell us in the comments! read more

Sure, Cinderella and her glass slippers have been around for, like, 100 years, but her latest pair of glass pumps—from the live-action Cinderella, in theaters today—look like the handiwork of one of my favorite current day shoe designers. Here’s the movie version: A photo posted by Cinderella (@disneycinderella) on Nov 14, 2014 at 5:43pm PST And here’s one with Grumpy Cat, because obviously his life is way more glamorous than mine: A photo posted by Cinderella (@disneycinderella) on Mar 1, 2015 at 4:58pm PST And here are two remarkably similar pairs from Brit designer Aruna Seth: Pointy-Toe Crystal Butterfly Pumps. Farfalla 110mm Heels in Ivory Tulle Lace. Fellow shoe-obsessives might remember that Nikki Reed wore the open-toe, non-lace version of the shoes the first time she walked down the aisle, and Pippa Middleton wore butterfly-topped Aruna Seth sandals (with that green dress) to the royal wedding reception. Thoughts on Cinderella’s glass slippers? And would you wear butterfly shoes as a bride? I SO would have, in gray suede. PS: You’ve seen Cinderella’s flower-covered wedding dress, right? PPS: Clear your calendar: Here’s your invitation to Cinderella’s wedding. read more

With Cinderella headed to the big screen tomorrow, our friends at Wedding Paper Divas couldn’t help but wonder what Cinderella’s wedding invitation might look like—or Ariel’s, Snow White’s, and the rest of the gang’s. Here are six of Disney’s most popular princesses, and “invites” to their nuptials. CINDERELLA Lavishly Elegant by Elum for Wedding Paper Divas, from $1.54 each. This classically elegant design is perfect for Cinderella and Prince Charming’s royal affair. And doesn’t the pattern bear a striking resemblance to Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage? JASMINE Detailed Ornament by Jenny Romanski for Wedding Paper Divas, from $1.54. Princess Jasmine and Aladdin’s wedding would most certainly be ornate. The shapes and patterns mimic the architecture of the Sultan’s royal palace—which is of course where the wedding would take place. AURORA At Last by Jenny Romanski for Wedding Paper Divas, from $1.84 each. When we think of Princess Aurora, we think pink. This gorgeous shade—with touches of opulent gold foil—is truly fit for a princess. BELLE Long Overdue by Jenny Romanski for Wedding Paper Divas, from $1.94 each. Belle wasn’t born into royalty, so her wedding would likely be more humble—a simple but romantic event. Since her nose is always in a book, read more

Nearly 65 years before Lily James, Cate Blanchett, and Helena Bonham Carter will stun us all in the gorgeous live-action Cinderella—out in theaters tomorrow—the original Disney animated feature captivated audiences and cemented itself as one of the iconic Disney fairy tales. But while most people know the timeless tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming, few people are privy to the behind-the-scenes secrets tucked in the Disney vault. I consulted an expert—Fox Carney, the research manager at Walt Disney's Animation Research Library—to unearth some of the most surprising details about the classic film. The Brothers Grimm version of Cinderella is much more, well, grim than the Disney animated feature. "That tended to be a lot darker in certain ways," Carney explains, including the stepmother challenging Cinderella to pick lentils out of the ashes and the stepsisters mutilating their feet—one cuts off her toes, the other, her heel—to fit into the glass slipper. The animated film "is much more of an upbeat story," Carney says. But the original Disney film was based on the Charles Perrault story. In this version, Cinderella forgives her stepmother and stepsisters, gives them lodging, and grants them to marry the "Great Lords of the Court"—which we also read more

Even without having seen Cinderella, I can tell you I'm going to love it for the costumes alone. We finally got to check out Cinderella's sweet wedding dress yesterday, and back in the fall we were first introduced to the gorgeous version of the famous blue dress star Lily James gets to wear. Lily's comments on actually wearing everything reads like what I've seen other actresses say of period pieces: It's hard work! "With corsets, it's interesting when you put them on, realizing that's what women actually wore. They're just so constricting," she told Time. "In the blue dress it was particularly tight. When I was trying to dance, I didn't have the capacity to breathe to support the physicality, and so I had to keep taking breaks and loosening the corset." Those breaks did not include a ton of noshing or sit-down meals though. "You'd sort of be eating on the move. In that case, I couldn't untie the corset," she revealed to E!. "If you ate food, it didn't really digest properly, and I'd be burping all afternoon in [Richard Madden]'s face, and it was just really sort of unpleasant. I'd have soup so that I could still read more

Cinderella fever is basically at an all-time high. The new live-action movie opens on Friday, and we've already obsessed over all of star Lily James' recent looks (including this dreamy couture gown I'm still amazed by, and her wedding dress!). A ton of fairy-tale product has hit the scene timed to the movie, but a ton of it is geared toward little ones, not grown-up ladies. I combed through it all to find the pieces perfect for ages 20-something and up. Snob Essentials created an entire collection around the tale, but this ladylike top-handle bag is my favorite. Snob Essentials Anna bag, $98, hsn.com Cate Blanchett's evil stepmother inspired the statement jewels in Atelier Swarovski and Academy Award-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell's collection. "Even though the collection was inspired by Cate's character, it was a pleasure to design something I'd actually want to wear myself," Sandy said in a statement. "Despite her evil role in the story, [Cate's] Lady Tremaine has such an elegant look in the movie. Let's face it, the baddie is always the best dressed." Atelier Swarovski by Sandy Powell earrings, $299, email private.sales@atelierswarovski.com to purchase Lauren Conrad brought the whimsy with her special capsule for Kohl's, read more

I know I’m 30 or so years too old the be excited for the new Cinderella movie, but I just can’t see a real, live fairy-tale princess wedding dress and not get excited. Here’s Lily James as Cinderella with her prince, Richard Madden, in their official wedding portrait. Let’s go in for some detail shots: The floral work is TOO much—in the best possible way. Have you seen Cinderella’s glass slippers yet? There’s a pair you can get married in, too! And of course Alfred Angelo, which has been turning out Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Dresses for ages, has a copycat dress at the ready. If you’d like something more subtle, here’s a white-on-white version. Both dresses will be available in mid-April and will retail for $1,999. An Invitation to Cinderella’s Wedding—and Five More Invites Inspired by Your Favorite Disney Princesses Thoughts on the Cinderella wedding dress? Would you wear her gown on your wedding day? In other Hollywood wedding news: So Sweet! Courteney Cox’s Daughter Coco Has a Special Role in Her Wedding And in other Cinderella news: Chic Cinderella Accessories and More We'd Like to Keep Long Past Midnight, Please PS: read more

Lily James' Cinderella premiere dress basically broke the Internet, but it's high time we check out her other movie-promotion tour red carpet moments. Last month, during the Berlin Film Festival premiere, the actress wore a girly pink Christian Dior gown and a simple one-strand necklace. Earlier that day, James chose a Mary Katrantzou baby blue long-sleeve dress. Simple black Jimmy Choo sandals let the dress shine. For the Moscow premiere she went the ethereal route in a white strapless dress by Nicholas Oakwell. Silver Chelsea Paris sandals finished the look. She chose a Gucci siren red halter dress for a photo call in Milan. Black strappy Christian Louboutin shoes gave the look a bit of an edge. That evening, she hit the premiere for the film in an Erdem floral mididress and Jimmy Choo sandals. What do you think of Lily James' style? Do you like any of these dresses as much as you love her Elie Saab gown? read more

In case anyone doubted the modern woman's love for Cinderella, don't: MAC's collection of nude lip shades, ethereal shimmery eyeshadows, illuminating products, and mascara tied to the new live-action movie sold out pretty much immediately and, as of the moment, hasn't been replenished online. Per Bloomberg Business, products were gone within hours of hitting the brand's site on Thursday, and they've already trickled to eBay. I spotted a bunch of lipsticks up for grabs that'd set you back about $40 (they retail for $18), while the Bloomberg reporter spotted a listing of the total collection for the rather astounding asking price of $1,250. If you're majorly in need of your Cinderella fix, consider taking the day off work this Thursday: An assortment of pieces will be available in physical locations as of March 5. Did anyone out there snag a piece? Try to? PS: The Cinderella premiere happened last night and, OMG, Lily James' dress was the most fantastic thing I've seen on a red carpet recently. read more

So far it's been a very good day for girls who love princesslike fashion (if you haven't seen yet, there's news to digest!). When I first saw pictures of Lily James from last night's Cinderella premiere, I may or may not have let out an audible squeal—everything about her look was perfect! Red carpet choices rarely hold to the theme of a movie or event, but it's kind of amazing when they do. Lily didn't try to remind us she's not Cinderella but instead completely embraced it right down to the tips of her Louboutin-clad toes. The dress is Elie Saab couture, and with long sleeves, plenty of sparkle, and a construction that looks light as air, it totally feels like the kind of magical number a fairy godmother would whip up for you to wear to the party of your life. I mean, she is Cinderella in this. From the back you can see the delicate netting used and properly admire that amazing train. And because when you're starring in a movie that's kinda all about a shoe, you've gotta represent. Lily skipped simple sandals or pumps in favor of this over-the-top embellished lace pair from Christian Louboutin. I read more

Frozen is truly the fever that will not break: It seems that no matter how much distance we put between ourselves and the 2013 Disney hit, another "Let It Go" parody pops up and sucks us back in with its icy grip. It's quite fitting then that the Frozen animated short/sequel has been named Frozen Fever—and by this first look, the Anna-Elsa-Olaf obsession will be back in full force (it's pretty darn adorable). Consider yourselves pleasantly warned! World News Videos | US News Videos As if we needed another reason to see Cinderella, right? read more

Downton Abbey fans already love British actress Lily James as the mischievous ingenue Rose, but the rest of the world is getting to know her as Cinderella in the new live-action adaptation of the favorite fairy tale. And while out promoting the film, James has been doing fairy princesses proud with a parade of daydream-worthy hairstyles—all of which make lovely wedding hair inspiration. Come see! 1. A crazy-glamorous smooth blowout with lots of volume in the back, at the Cinderella premiere during last week's Berlinale International Film Festival 2. This enchanting Rapunzel-like wavy braid with a twist up top, at a screening yesterday in Milan with costar Richard Madden 3. A classic belle-of-the-ball French twist at the Moscow Cinderella premiere; so elegant it never goes out of style 4. A come-hither textured low ponytail with flattering face-framing wisps, at a photo call in Milan 5. Charming bouncy curls pushed fetchingly over one shoulder, in this older photo I came across Are you feeling charmed by any of these wedding hairstyle ideas on Cinderella actress Lily James? Dying to see the movie as much as I am? Meanwhile, learn more about this modern-day Cinderella, Lily James, by reading her interview with read more

When we met Lily James as jazz-loving, booze-drinking Cousin Rose on Downton Abbey, it was like a disco ball had been plopped down amid all that tweed and china: Suddenly the Crawley household was much more fun. So we’re looking forward to seeing the Brit play the real belle of the ball in this month’s live-action film Cinderella. James kicks back with Glamour to talk about stepping into those famous glass slippers. GLAMOUR: You’re about to be known as Cinderella to a whole new generation of little girls—no pressure! How does it feel? LILY JAMES: The pressure is terrifying! I think the fears I have are similar to what the character would feel, though, because really, she’s just a girl thrust into this world. GLAMOUR: So is Prince Charming really out there? LJ: As cynical as I can be, there’s always a part of me that believes in love and the fairy tale. But what I like about this film is that Prince Charming doesn’t just rescue a damsel in distress—it’s about two people who make each other better. That’s the fairy tale. GLAMOUR: It must have been surreal to wear the glass slippers. LJ: My foot was actually CGI’d read more

If the latest Pitch Perfect 2 trailer wasn't enough to leave you wishing for spring to hurry up and get here, these three brand-new teasers for Cinderella, Insurgent, and Orphan Black will have you whipping out a real calendar and starting an old-school countdown, red X's and all. Get your markers stocked and ready, and then hit play on these three newbies. Cinderella Each new glimpse of this classic fairy tale is more enchantingly gorgeous than the next—and truly, how stunning are Lily James, Helena Bonham Carter, and Cate Blanchett? (Game of Thrones' Richard Madden isn't too shabby on the eyes either). In theaters March 15. Insurgent The best part of this new trailer? Spotting Jin from Lost (!!!). Second best: All the quality Tris/Four footage. In theaters March 20. Orphan Black Who knew a sub-15 second showdown between Sarah and Rudy could be that intense—and get us this excited for season three, which premieres April 18. PS: Check out the Orphan Black Tumblr, which will be delivering new teaser clips all week. Which of these clips has you most excited? read more

Ahh! To celebrate its live-action Cinderella, Disney connected with some of today's biggest shoe designers to reimagine her glass slipper and—guess what—they'll be available to purchase! I'm not sure if I've ever wanted to have my own Cinderella moment as much as I do now, in this moment. (Here's Nicholas Kirkwood's offering.) Designers involved include Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, Jerome C. Rousseau, Stuart Weitzman, Paul Andrew, Alexandre Birman, and René Caovilla. In the U.S., you'll be able to snap up a pair at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and Beverly Hills (retail prices weren't shared, but let's be honest: I don't think these babies are going to be on the affordable side of things). Stuart Weitzman Salvatore Ferragamo Paul Andrew Alexandre Birman See the other sketches here. Are you as in love with these as I am? Which is your favorite? read more

Lauren Conrad's basically living every girl's dream with her new Cinderella range for Kohl's—how cute is this, guys? It's not as literal as the collection we saw earlier this week, but still has some fairy-tale detailing and the icy pale blue of Cinderella's ball gown. A photo posted by Corinne Andersson (@disneylifestylers) on Feb 2, 2015 at 9:38pm PST Two dresses and a skirt are available at Kohl's right now, and there's good news: It's all on sale! How cute, right? Have you seen the preview for the movie? Excited? read more